Eardisland Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Eardisland Community Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2010, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Dovecote, HR6 9BN
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Eardisland Community Shop among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Eardisland Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Eardisland Community Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Eardisland Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita's Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 February 2026 |
| The Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Burton Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Eardisland Community Shop
What is Eardisland Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Eardisland Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 7 April 2010.
Is Eardisland Community Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eardisland Community Shop last inspected?
Eardisland Community Shop was last inspected on 7 April 2010, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eardisland Community Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eardisland Community Shop compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Eardisland Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Eardisland Community Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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